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Saint Francis Catholic Church

7715 RIVER ROAD, Townsend, TN 37882

About Saint Francis Catholic Church

Saint Francis Catholic Church is a Catholic church located at 7715 RIVER ROAD, Townsend, TN, 37882. You can reach Saint Francis Catholic Church at +18654486070.

Saint Francis Catholic Church is one of 12 churches we list in Townsend, among 10,471 across Tennessee. It falls within Blount County and the Knoxville, TN metro area. It is counted among 176 in the Catholic tradition across Tennessee.

Patron saint of Saint Francis Catholic Church

Saint Francis

Francis of Assisi

Feast day: Oct 4

Read about Saint Francis on Wikipedia →

Other churches named after Saint Francis

5 other churches named in honor of Saint Francis are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.

Where is Saint Francis Catholic Church located?

Saint Francis Catholic Church is located at 7715 RIVER ROAD, Townsend, TN, 37882. The building sits at coordinates 35.67723, -83.75512, placing it in Townsend, TN 37882.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

What to expect at a service at Saint Francis Catholic Church

Roman Catholic parishes follow a structured liturgy called the Mass, celebrated worldwide in the same order.

  • Mass lasts about an hour and includes Scripture readings, a homily, hymns, and Holy Communion.
  • Visitors are welcome. Only baptized Catholics in good standing receive Communion; others come forward with arms crossed for a blessing.
  • Dress is modest but not formal — business casual is typical for Sunday Mass.

Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.

Questions and answers about Saint Francis Catholic Church

What denomination is Saint Francis Catholic Church?
This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
Where is Saint Francis Catholic Church located?
Saint Francis Catholic Church is located at 7715 RIVER ROAD, Townsend, TN, 37882.
Who is the patron saint of Saint Francis Catholic Church?
Saint Francis (Francis of Assisi). Feast day: Oct 4.

Photographs of Saint Francis Catholic Church

St. Francis of Assisi (Townsend, Tennessee) - St. Francis Lane street sign.jpg
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St. Francis of Assisi (Townsend, Tennessee) - exterior 1 · CC BY-SA 4.0
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St. Francis of Assisi (Townsend, Tennessee) - nave · CC BY-SA 4.0
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St. Francis of Assisi (Townsend, Tennessee) - sanctuary · CC BY-SA 4.0

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